Sandip Thapa

• Company Overview: Italian based Restaurant
• Oversaw menu planning and ensured prep and line cook compliance with recipes
• Improved kitchen productivity, ensuring quality under tight time constraints during peak hours
• Managed kitchen staff, maintaining workstation cleanliness and overseeing food preparation
• Coordinated with restaurant managers to review sales, costs, and customer feedback for continuous improvements
• Enhanced inventory management and implemented strict portion control standards
• Organized kitchen maintenance, stock management, and food rotation to prevent product expiration
• Developed new recipes in collaboration with the executive chef to offer a unique dining experience and increment in sales
• Provided guidance to cooks and kitchen assistants to enhance team performance
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining a positive team environment, maintained clean and safe kitchen to pass the annual health safety inspection check
• Assisted management in organizing staff rosters for efficient operations
• Handled large volume cooking for events and functions

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Enricoi Indorato (Executive chef/Managing director)-0414238797

• Worked as Pan chef
• Skilled in creating authentic pasta recipes alongside classic mains like veal fungi, saltimbocca, and pizzaiolo.
• Mentored junior chef in food preparation skills.
• Stock Control
• Crafted high-volume batches of sauces with consistent quality.
• Worked with head chef for kitchen management and menu planning

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Andrew (Head Chef)-0425426399

• Led menu planning and verified recipe adherence for prep and line cooks
• Increased productivity by maintaining high-quality standards during peak meal services
• Managed kitchen team to guarantee adherence to cleanliness and presentation guidelines.
• Maintained an organized kitchen with easy access to essential ingredients
• Trained kitchen staff and assisted in team development for consistent food preparation and plating
• Supervised food preparation, plating, and presentation to enhance quality standards
• Mentored new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the fast-paced kitchen environment
• Skilled in handling multiple cooking zones like Grill, Pan, Fryer as well as Salad and Dessert.

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Adrian(Kitchen Manager)-0452381898

• Contributed in food preparations and stock control
• Skilled in managing and maneuvering woks efficiently.
• Created numerous authentic Nepalese culinary delights.